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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.56, 939.72 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.56, 939.72 and 193.72 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.56 : 939.72 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.56/939.72 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.56x = 939.72 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.56x = 182,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,042.56/626.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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